Olympic Park station is the main stop in the Olympic Park area. This station has six exits. Its north exit connects with a large-scale bus station, while the two west exits are near a commercial street.
Due to its location near the Water Cube, the Olympic Park Station is decorated and laid-out in a way that reflects the unique features of the National Aquatics Center. Passengers disembarking at the station will see a ceiling decorated with one thousand blue and white colored bubbles. Pictures of starfish decorate the doors of the station, giving people a sense that they are under the sea.[Full story]
White and blue porcelain decorations ...[Full story]
The brandnew entrance of the station...[Full story]
The outstanding interior decoration of the station...[Full story]
The barrier-free facilities of the station...[Full story]
The transfer station for the Olympic Branch Line and Line 10 is decorated in patterns of blue and white porcelain, evoking a classic Chinese style. The subway platform's safety doors are printed with various traditional elements including plum blossoms, orchids, dragons, and dragon boat races.
Forest Park Station contains 32 tree-like pillars and a roof that has the appearance of branches. The lights of the station have been placed within the "branches" of the roof, as if the sun is shining through trees. The "leaves" of the trees are part of the design of the station's floor, creating an underground world that reflects the beauty of nature.
Olympic special bus line ...[Full story]
Scene outside the station...[Full story]
Chinese and English signs of the station...[Full story]
The two-way moving staircase of the station...[Full story]
The Olympic Sports Center is located on the north side of the station. It should be noted that both the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube can be photographed together from the north exit. There are also two exits located to the south of the station; the southeast exits to Yingdong Stadium and the southwest exits to the China Ethnic Culture Park.
No problems were reported on the first day when the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system was put in use in Beijing subway, from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, thanks to the help of 3,500 workers and volunteers.[Full story]
